All Chapters of Ace: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Ace's Point of View:"I heard Jake say with a smile, 'Your wife is really beautiful.'"Nodding, I felt my heart quicken its pace. Lisa had been occupying my thoughts since the day I met her—her eyes, her way of speaking—everything about her drove me crazy. Especially her stubbornness; I had never encountered a woman as stubborn as she."We received a report from the Mexican Mafia," Jake announced. "He says he needs more people to help him out, insisting you need to send some of our trusted men.""Again? What happened to the first 50?" I asked, puzzled."He claims they never arrived, that there were only 30 men, and 20 were missing," Jake said, his expression furrowed.Shaking my head, I released a sigh. This situation had been causing me stress for the past few weeks; missing items and people within my Mafia were becoming all too common."Call David," I said quietly, "tell him I'll meet him tomorrow.""He's not in the country, Sir. He's in Paris, mentioned something about a family vac

Lisa's point of view:After running for what felt like hours, our heavy breathing echoed everywhere."Mrs. Lisa, what are we going to do? Who are those men?" Mia asked softly."All I can say is we need to find somewhere to spend the night. I have no idea who those men are, but I need to get you to a safe place," I said, looking around.Despite our efforts, Mia kept walking slowly, making it hard for me."Come on, Mia, you can do this," I said quietly, hoping to encourage her to walk faster."I'm trying, Mrs. Lisa, but I think I got injured," she mumbled, her face a mask of pain."Let me see," I said quietly, letting go of her hand and examining her foot. "Yep, it's a bruise. Come on, jump on my back. I'll carry you," I said, looking up at her.She shook her head and stepped away, only to hiss in pain."That's going to slow us down. You can just leave me here and protect yourself," Mia said.Letting out a breath, I bit my lip. "Just get on my back, Mia. There's no way I'm leaving you here alon

Lisa's point of view:As the truck rumbled along the dirt road, I glanced at Mia, who leaned against me with her eyes half-closed. Despite everything, she was holding up well. The driver, whose name was Tom, kept his eyes on the road but occasionally glanced at us in the rearview mirror."How did you two end up out here?" Tom asked, breaking the silence."It's a long story," I replied, not wanting to delve into the details just yet. "But we were chased by some men, and we don't know why."Tom nodded, understanding the need for discretion. "Well, you’re safe with me. The nearest town isn't too far. We'll be there soon."As we drove, I couldn't help but reflect on the past day’s events. What had started as a seemingly ordinary day had turned into a nightmare. I kept wondering who those men were and why they were after us.The forest began to give way to open fields, and soon we saw signs of civilization. Houses dotted the landscape, and the road became smoother. The sight of other peopl

**Ace's point of view:**Ace stared out the window of the plane, watching the landscape blur beneath him. Frustration boiled in his veins. He had spent weeks in a foreign country, chasing shadows and dead ends. The man who had been intercepting his supplies had vanished without a trace, leaving Ace empty-handed and seething with rage.His thoughts drifted to Lisa, his wife, left behind in their mansion. She was strong and capable, but he hated leaving her alone, even with the maids and Mia to keep her company. The weight of his double life pressed heavily on his shoulders. Being a Mafia leader was dangerous, but it was a world he had inherited and one he was determined to control.The plane landed smoothly, and Ace wasted no time. He hurried through customs and into the waiting car. The driver, sensing his urgency, drove quickly but carefully through the streets towards the mansion. Ace's mind raced with plans and contingency measures, but nothing could have prepared him for what he s

**Lisa's point of view:**Ace’s men led us to another convoy of SUVs waiting outside. The tension in the air was palpable, but knowing Ace was with us brought a sense of calm. Mia, still weak but more hopeful, held my hand tightly as we climbed into the back seat of the lead car. Ace sat beside me, his presence a reassuring anchor.As we drove through the winding roads, Ace filled me in on what had happened during his trip. He had been tracking The Jackal for weeks, only to find that the elusive criminal had orchestrated this attack on our home as a diversion. Ace’s anger was evident, but so was his determination."We’re going to a safe house that’s even more secure," he said, his voice low. "My men are already there, setting up a perimeter. We’ll be safe."I nodded, trying to stay strong for Mia. The drive seemed to take forever, but eventually, we arrived at a secluded estate surrounded by high walls and dense woods. Guards patrolled the perimeter, their eyes sharp and weapons ready